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10. Punctuality

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It’s completely understandable that you may not want to be the first person to show up at a social function, but it’s also very important to consider the feelings of the host, who has likely worked very hard to get things ready for you. Therefore, always strive to arrive on time. If you believe that you will be more than 15 minutes late, call your host and inform them of your delay. Do not daydream of a situation in which you arrive at the party late to find everybody ready to greet you like a returning war hero.